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Topic: RE: Anyone have Dr.Glas**** Or near Dyersville?
Hi Karen,
I'm thinking of trying the "Bariatric Fusion" vitamins. I'm going to see if the local pharmacy will stock it for me -- to save on the shipping costs of on-line ordering. Haven't gotten my protein powder yet. Think I'm going to start with the unflavored at first so I can add it to jello and broth and such, then will probably add vanilla flavored. I'm thinking I may get one which is whey protein and one which is soy -- because I think I may be one of those that becomes lactose intolerant after the surgery.
May I ask what your weight or BMI is? As I said, I weigh 350. My BMI is off the charts -- at least the ones I have!
You must have an excellent insurance company because I think mine has a cut off regarding age. I think it goes to age 60.
Have to have my THIRD breast exam next Friday. They did one regular mam, then a second to check on a spot (which, to my untrained eye looked like all the others dozens of spots on the x-ray!). Now they want to do a Cat scan on it. I know I'm going to let out a big whoop when all these tests are done and they can set a date for the surgery (provided everything's okay; I'm fairly sure it is; I just think they're crossing all their t's and dotting all the i's -- and because insurance covers it!). Met with the doctor today and they've scheduled my EGD for Tuesday morning. Hope yours goes well tomorrow. Are you nervous at all?
~ Sandy
I'm thinking of trying the "Bariatric Fusion" vitamins. I'm going to see if the local pharmacy will stock it for me -- to save on the shipping costs of on-line ordering. Haven't gotten my protein powder yet. Think I'm going to start with the unflavored at first so I can add it to jello and broth and such, then will probably add vanilla flavored. I'm thinking I may get one which is whey protein and one which is soy -- because I think I may be one of those that becomes lactose intolerant after the surgery.
May I ask what your weight or BMI is? As I said, I weigh 350. My BMI is off the charts -- at least the ones I have!
You must have an excellent insurance company because I think mine has a cut off regarding age. I think it goes to age 60.
Have to have my THIRD breast exam next Friday. They did one regular mam, then a second to check on a spot (which, to my untrained eye looked like all the others dozens of spots on the x-ray!). Now they want to do a Cat scan on it. I know I'm going to let out a big whoop when all these tests are done and they can set a date for the surgery (provided everything's okay; I'm fairly sure it is; I just think they're crossing all their t's and dotting all the i's -- and because insurance covers it!). Met with the doctor today and they've scheduled my EGD for Tuesday morning. Hope yours goes well tomorrow. Are you nervous at all?
~ Sandy
Topic: RE: Anyone have Dr.Glas**** Or near Dyersville?
I have done a lot of that stuff too. Have the food list done for the 2 weeks before and after. Have a place in the pantry for my stuff also. I bought a Bullet blender in Texas on sale. I have bought vitamins but not many . just a few and some samples. I have some protein I got at Trader Joes and it is Choc. I ordered some Necter unflavored and got some vanilla from Wal Mart.. Should cover things for a while any way.
I ordered some sample vitamins from Bariatic Adventure( that is where I got the Necter Protein too) but the shipping is expensive for that and 1 sample of several vitamins. Won't do that again. I look at a lot of web sites for info. Have learned a lot.
I was 69 in Jan. so having the gastric by pass. I just wish things moved faster. I want to be over the worst of this before camping season and the races at Newton start. I have a small food scale but the one you have sound like a good one. I live on a farm east of Marshalltown so is about an hour drive to CF. I hope I have all my stuff ready. Have a notebook with the things I need in it. I am not much of a writer so just make lots of notes. I have the dates and stuff down. Hope to stay in touch. Karen
I ordered some sample vitamins from Bariatic Adventure( that is where I got the Necter Protein too) but the shipping is expensive for that and 1 sample of several vitamins. Won't do that again. I look at a lot of web sites for info. Have learned a lot.
I was 69 in Jan. so having the gastric by pass. I just wish things moved faster. I want to be over the worst of this before camping season and the races at Newton start. I have a small food scale but the one you have sound like a good one. I live on a farm east of Marshalltown so is about an hour drive to CF. I hope I have all my stuff ready. Have a notebook with the things I need in it. I am not much of a writer so just make lots of notes. I have the dates and stuff down. Hope to stay in touch. Karen
Topic: RE: Anyone have Dr.Glas**** Or near Dyersville?
I had to have a CT done after my chest x-ray (turned out fine); a second mammogram (don't know yet how that turned out). Have to see a cardiologist and a pulmonary doctor -- and I'm sure they will order their own set of tests. I have gone through my primary doctor's nurse to set up appointments as she carries more "pull" than I. Also, once an appointment is made, if it's not "soon enough" for me, I have taken to calling the nurse where the appointment is and asking them to call me if there are any cancellations by others -- so I could get in sooner. I have to have an EGD done also; not the sleep study though.
I'm not planning to attend the support groups until after my surgery -- mainly because gas is so expensive right now. I've really learned a lot by the books I mentioned, as well as talking in person with a gal who had the RNY done about a year ago. I've also read a lot of "stories" on-line at various bariatric websites.
I've made lists for foods to buy for the 2 week liquid diet before and following surgery; I've purchased an individual blender, a mini crock-pot, a food scale (which also lists protein, calories, fiber, etc.); I've gotten journals for my weight, exercise and food intake; made a special place in the cupboard for "my" foods. I also have kept a journal about this whole process. As I said, sooo ready! Two years devoted to jumping through hoop after hoop, and all the while, the life that I want to start living seems so distant . . . but I just have to keep at it. It gets very discouraging, to say the least.
My daughter starts grad school this fall -- hopefully so will I! After tending to my family for years, being a stay at home wife/mother, I finally completed my degree in social work this past May. Am now hoping to get into grad school at UNI for my Masters in Mental Health Counseling. Plan to become a therapist. I'm 50 years old. I weigh 350 pounds! Also walk with a quad cane due to a severe auto accident I was in December 2002.
Let me know how things continue to go for you. It's kinda neat that we're in roughly the same "spot" in regard to having the tests done, et****ep getting my hopes up that the surgery would be done in January . . . February . . . March . . . Now I'm hoping for April. Cycles o*******n followed by disappointment. Sigh . . .
Let me know how your EGD goes. I looked the procedure up on line. Hope they put me completely out vs. just partially.
I'm not planning to attend the support groups until after my surgery -- mainly because gas is so expensive right now. I've really learned a lot by the books I mentioned, as well as talking in person with a gal who had the RNY done about a year ago. I've also read a lot of "stories" on-line at various bariatric websites.
I've made lists for foods to buy for the 2 week liquid diet before and following surgery; I've purchased an individual blender, a mini crock-pot, a food scale (which also lists protein, calories, fiber, etc.); I've gotten journals for my weight, exercise and food intake; made a special place in the cupboard for "my" foods. I also have kept a journal about this whole process. As I said, sooo ready! Two years devoted to jumping through hoop after hoop, and all the while, the life that I want to start living seems so distant . . . but I just have to keep at it. It gets very discouraging, to say the least.
My daughter starts grad school this fall -- hopefully so will I! After tending to my family for years, being a stay at home wife/mother, I finally completed my degree in social work this past May. Am now hoping to get into grad school at UNI for my Masters in Mental Health Counseling. Plan to become a therapist. I'm 50 years old. I weigh 350 pounds! Also walk with a quad cane due to a severe auto accident I was in December 2002.
Let me know how things continue to go for you. It's kinda neat that we're in roughly the same "spot" in regard to having the tests done, et****ep getting my hopes up that the surgery would be done in January . . . February . . . March . . . Now I'm hoping for April. Cycles o*******n followed by disappointment. Sigh . . .
Let me know how your EGD goes. I looked the procedure up on line. Hope they put me completely out vs. just partially.
Topic: RE: Anyone have Dr.Glas**** Or near Dyersville?
I have finally just had to stay on the phone to get anything done. Nice ppl but have to push them. I was in CF yesterday and had chest xray, belly ultrasound, and blood work. Now I have to have a sleep study. Guess i flunked the one at night on the finger. Have it set in Marshalltown for next week. I go this Sat. and have a EDG done in waterloo. Then a heart doc on the 14th. I want this over soon. Hoping for end of Mar. but prob be apr. I started this in Nov. but was gone for 6 weeks to Texas. so just getting a push now. Do you go to the support group on Monday nights? I may make the trip this monday and go it is the dietician. I prob need it.
Topic: RE: Anyone have Dr.Glas**** Or near Dyersville?
Hello, and thanks for replying!
I wish I had your insurance. With mine, all the testing must be completed first and then you live in hopes that you will be approved. I've had a slew of tests and re-tests and now some new tests have been ordered! My frustration is that I didn't know I could have been working on these tests eversince December 15th (initial consultation). My daughter graduates from college May 21st and I was hoping to have had the surgery done long before this. I've been in the "process" of filing to have it done since the summer of 2009. In the midst of everything, the policy regarding my insurance's (medical associates health plan, HMO) requirements for the surgery changed and this has complicated things. What has been your experience thus far?
Everyone at Dr. Glas****'s office has been very nice. I just wish the communication between them and myself, and them and my insurance, etc. was better. But we all do the best we can and make the necessary adjustments along the way.
I am one who plans to attend the support group sessions following surgery/recovery. Is this a possibility for you?
I've read about 9 books thus far on the surgery (RNY for me). I'm sooo ready for this to happen! I wish you the best of luck!
~Sandy
I wish I had your insurance. With mine, all the testing must be completed first and then you live in hopes that you will be approved. I've had a slew of tests and re-tests and now some new tests have been ordered! My frustration is that I didn't know I could have been working on these tests eversince December 15th (initial consultation). My daughter graduates from college May 21st and I was hoping to have had the surgery done long before this. I've been in the "process" of filing to have it done since the summer of 2009. In the midst of everything, the policy regarding my insurance's (medical associates health plan, HMO) requirements for the surgery changed and this has complicated things. What has been your experience thus far?
Everyone at Dr. Glas****'s office has been very nice. I just wish the communication between them and myself, and them and my insurance, etc. was better. But we all do the best we can and make the necessary adjustments along the way.
I am one who plans to attend the support group sessions following surgery/recovery. Is this a possibility for you?
I've read about 9 books thus far on the surgery (RNY for me). I'm sooo ready for this to happen! I wish you the best of luck!
~Sandy
Topic: RE: Anyone have Dr.Glas**** Or near Dyersville?
I am not near you but do have Dr. G. I am in the process of getting all the testing done. Insurance has been approved. Now just waiting for a date after the tests are done. Maybe see you somewhere along the way.
Topic: RE: Looking for surgeon in Cedar Rapids area
I went to Dr Hodges in Cedar Falls at Sartori. He is in the same office as Dr Glas**** Great Dr, I highly recommend him!
Topic: GBY and gallbladder removal at same time?
If anyone has Dr. Glas**** in Cedar Falls, as well as Medical Associates HMO insurance, two questions . . . 1. Does his office do gallbladder removal at the same time of the GBY, and, 2. does insurance pay for it? I will of course go to the sources to check this out for sure, but just wondered for now as I just learned I had gallstones during my diagnostic testing.
Topic: Support Groups in Cedar Rapids?
I just had Lap Band surgery about a week and a half ago and I was wondering if there were any WLS support groups in the Cedar Rapids area.
Topic: RE: Anyone have Dr.Glas**** Or near Dyersville?
Hi!
I am in your area.........but I did not have Dr. G. I went to UIHC and had Dr. Jamal two years ago. I know of one other woman who is in your/our area. Her name is also Carol, but I'm not sure if she has been on here lately or not.
Please take a look at my blog and that should give you a little bit about my experience. Keep me posted on your journey and let me know if you have any questions!!
Carol
I am in your area.........but I did not have Dr. G. I went to UIHC and had Dr. Jamal two years ago. I know of one other woman who is in your/our area. Her name is also Carol, but I'm not sure if she has been on here lately or not.
Please take a look at my blog and that should give you a little bit about my experience. Keep me posted on your journey and let me know if you have any questions!!
Carol
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